I had planned to share my new front door decor, but alas, like many residents of the MS Gulf Coast, all loose outside objects have been secured as we await the arrival of Hurricane Isaac. Instead, I thought I would share with you a set of my favorite dinnerware. I began collecting Memory Lane ironstone many years ago, but my love of the pattern began when I was just a little girl. My Grandma Mercer had one dinner plate. I imagine that she picked it up either in a box of laundry soap or as a reward for shopping at the IGA of Chattahoochee, Florida. I came to love her one plate. My grandmother would make sure that my food was served on that plate no matter what other dinnerware pattern was set on her table! When she passed away, I was blessed to receive her dining room set which included a lovely buffet with glass knobs along with the matching table and chairs. I also received my Memory Lane plate.
During my search for more pattern pieces, I found out that Memory Lane is considered a transferware pattern and was made in the 1960's by the Royal Ironstone Company. Transferware is highly collectable. You may see patterns consisting of two-tone colors such as blue and white and red and white. The Memory Lane pattern consists of a cream color background with a pink/red hue of acorn and leaves around the edging with different scenes in the middle reminiscent of Currier and Ives. It looks terrific paired with toile fabrics.
My collection has grown from one dinner plate to...
13- Dinner Plates
9- Berry Bowls
3- Soup Bowls
6- Bread and Butter
3- Salad Plates
13- Cups and Saucers
1- Sugar and Creamer Set
1- Cake Plate
1- Casserole Dish
It is fitting that the pattern is called Memory Lane as it evokes many memories of special times spent at my grandmother's table. I wonder what she would think of my treasure! What is your favorite dinnerware setting for your table?
During my search for more pattern pieces, I found out that Memory Lane is considered a transferware pattern and was made in the 1960's by the Royal Ironstone Company. Transferware is highly collectable. You may see patterns consisting of two-tone colors such as blue and white and red and white. The Memory Lane pattern consists of a cream color background with a pink/red hue of acorn and leaves around the edging with different scenes in the middle reminiscent of Currier and Ives. It looks terrific paired with toile fabrics.
My collection has grown from one dinner plate to...
13- Dinner Plates
9- Berry Bowls
3- Soup Bowls
6- Bread and Butter
3- Salad Plates
13- Cups and Saucers
1- Sugar and Creamer Set
1- Cake Plate
1- Casserole Dish
It is fitting that the pattern is called Memory Lane as it evokes many memories of special times spent at my grandmother's table. I wonder what she would think of my treasure! What is your favorite dinnerware setting for your table?
I can tell you what Grandmother Mercer would think. She would be very proud of the fact that her first grandchild loved her plate so much and has acquired place settings of this beautiful set of dinnerware. She would also be extremely proud that her buffet, table and chairs have such a prominent place in your home. She knew how much you loved that dining room set and she always promised that you would receive it. Like you, she loved beautiful things!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mom! I love having bits and pieces of my her everyday life around me.
ReplyDeleteHey there. I'm your newest follower. I found you by doing a Google search on Memory Lane dishes. I started collecting a few years ago. I absolutely love them. I found a bunch of it in an antique shop in Arizona.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, have a great day.
Jeanette
Good Morning Jeanette! I am excited that you found my blog. I was just over at yours and am your newest follower. I love these dishes. We just came back from a road trip with stops in VA to see our son who is a civilian employee with the Navy and then on to Canada and PN, with lots of stops in between. I never saw one Memory Lane dish! I was hoping to find at least a few. They must all be in Arizona!
DeleteBlessings from Still Woods Farmhouse
I have 38 pieces of this collection including the relish/gravy plate and the salt and pepper shakers also the gravy boat,and creamer set I am looking to sell my set for $100.00 for all if anyone is interested
DeleteI have 38 pieces of this collection including the relish/gravy plate and the salt and pepper shakers also the gravy boat,and creamer set I am looking to sell my set for $100.00 for all if anyone is interested
DeleteWhat a wonderful collection with wonderful memories attached!! Hopefully one day I'll be able to grow my collection. Thank you for visiting earlier and inviting me over!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you stopped by. I think you will love collecting Memory Lane. Have a wonderful weekend!
DeleteBlessings from Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse
Hi, I have a large collection of this dinner ware and sadly have to move. The collection is much more than I need and I would like to find it a good home. I live in Vermont and could ship it to someone but I don't know how safe this travels. If anyone is interested, let me know and I can do a count of the various plates and bowls for you to make an offer. Thanks, D
ReplyDeleteI have purchased pieces that have required shipping and they have shipped fine with proper packing. Could you send pictures and a count of what you have? Still Woods Farmhouse can be contacted at stillwoodsfarmhouse@gmail.com. Looking forward to seeing what you have!
DeleteBlessings from Still Woods Farmhouse
As I sat eating my scrambled eggs this morning in one of my yard sale finds, a cute little bowl with an acorn pattern, I decided to look it up online and was led to your site. I had no idea that my set of four berry bowls were collectible. I bought them because I liked the pattern on them...they remind me of the green dishes with a similar pattern on them that my Grandma Palmer used to have. Even though one bowl has a slight crack in it, the other four are in perfect condition! Thank you for the information. I will definitely be looking for more pieces to add to my berry bowl collection.
ReplyDeleteHi Maria,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you found your way here while searching for Memory Lane. I am not sure where you live, but I have found more of this pattern in TN than where I live on the MS Gulf Coast. Our son lives in VA and I have not found a piece of Memory Lane in a state abounding with antique stores! Hope you are able to add to your collection. Stop back by and let me know what you find!
Blessings from Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse
I started collecting Memory Lane after I bought a set at Salvation Army for $10.00.. I now have:
Delete12 dinner plates
12 Salad Plates
12 Bread Plates
12 Soup Bowls
12 Berry Bowls
3 large platters
Sugar and creamer
Gravy boat with underplate and ladle
S&P shakers
Teapot
Casserole
The only things I don't have are the glasses..( don't actually like them)
And The large metal tray..which I would love to have.
Lane collector in Maine
I have some Memory Lane dinnerware,in the original boxes. There is a dinner plate,cup,and dish that goes under the cup. I also have one loose dinner plate and a platter. All of these have the same pattern,and was wondering what kind of cost these pieces would bring. They are from England,so the stamp on the back says. Any help would be appreciative.
ReplyDeleteThat's a different memory lane pattern from another country..this memory lane says sebring,Ohio on them.
DeleteI too inherited my set from my grandmother, as well as my mother in law. Doubly lucky. I so enjoy serving meals on dishes from the two great ladies. I makes me so happy to read of others that enjoy the sentimentality of the whimsical pieces. Happy collecting!
ReplyDeleteJen
I collect these as well. Originally from CT, My family had a full set of memory lane. After years of living in Florida, I came across several plates in 2012. Had to have them. I will never forget my mother's face the first time I served dinner using these plates. She was so happy! They are my everyday pick for every meal.
ReplyDeleteDo you wash yours in dishwasher
DeleteHey Deb I have a huge set of these are you still looking for any pieces?
ReplyDeleteI have a set that was my grandma's. When we would go to her house on Sundays to eat lunch with her, we ALWAYS ate on these dishes.
ReplyDeleteAnyone know if there is any lead in these plates?
ReplyDeleteHello Jan I was wondering the same thing, I just inherited a full set from my 99 year old grandfather and would love to eat on them but am hesitant because I have two toddlers.
DeleteAbsolutely no lead...these plates were produced in the mid 1960s long after the effects of lead glazes were known...so serve away.
DeleteHi , started collecting when I found several pieces at a yard sale , love then
ReplyDeleteAm now trying to add to my set have four some on eBay and atReplacemnt ltd
Am having trouble finding the small plate . It’s probably a lunch plate
Found you by accident .
The small 7" plate is actually a Salad/Luncheon plate. The reason they are do rare is because they came in packages of BOLD detergent. The akali in the flakes discolored the plates if not removed immediately from the box. Not very many undamaged plates survived. They are some of the rarest pieces along with the ladle. As it was the piece that was most often broken...I bought a cheap twin of mine to avoid the heartbreaking crash if it was dropped.
DeleteThank you for your post I have a four piece set of these dishes with tumblers juice glasses and others , I was wondering what the smallest bowls were for!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey were BERRY bowls or sometimes used as a bone plate.
DeleteI have a set from 1965 that belonged to my mother in law. I only just noticed that the dinner plates do not have any markings, but the soup bowl are all stamped with Memory Lane. Why is that?
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